Multi-Function Freely Suspended Swing Apparatus

ABSTRACT

Provided a multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus for hovering off the ground and moving around freely. The apparatus comprising: at least four swings, including at least two of the four swings being short swings configured to support arms and at least two of the four swings being long swings configured to support legs, wherein the four swings allow a user to hover off the ground and move around freely, allowing them to twist, turn, bend, and swing their bodies with dynamic mobility; a loop associated with each end of the four swings being secured by a securing means, each loop is attached to a carabiner, that is in turn attached to a strap depending on the height required; and a rubber mat embedded in the center of at least four swings to provide shape and a soft cushion for a user&#39;s body.

BACKGROUND Field of Invention

The present invention relates to health and fitness facilities, more specifically related to multi-function exercise and therapeutic apparatus.

Description of Related Art

As exercise has gotten more popular, there are a growing number of different types of exercise machines on the market to satisfy people's demands and interests. Exercise gadgets, for example, can range in size from small portable devices to big size fixed structures, and they can be designed to target a single body area or provide the user with a full-body workout.

Further, people may prefer yoga which is a set of postures and exercises used to help people gain mastery over their bodies, minds, and spirits, as well as improve their overall health and fitness. Furthermore, hanging upside down is a kind of physical training project on the rise, existing both at home and abroad, and providing many people with the opportunity to keep fit, get rid of illness or the auxiliary exercise of fitness. Therefore, people utilize swings that are well-known and typically consist of a base that swings back and forth in a swinging motion after being pushed out of balance.

These exercise machines are commonly used in hospitals and physiotherapeutic institutes for patient rehabilitation, strength training, and mobility training, as well as in fitness studios and fitness rooms at work and in private homes.

A low stretch nylon tricot material with long sides is utilized in accordance with patent U.S. Pat. No. 9,854,898 B2, which is neither stronger nor more durable. Furthermore, traditional swinging apparatuses lack a variety of swings, are uncomfortable, and are not waterproof.

Traditional swinging apparatuses swing in a linear pattern around a fixed point. Aside from one-way swinging, users of swinging gear would like to do more recreational activities on their swings. Existing training equipment on the market lacks the ability to fully swing the human body, turn off the feet, and then turn around, making it difficult to achieve the goal of more thorough fitness.

As a result, there has been a long-felt but unmet need for a multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus that may be installed anywhere.

SUMMARY

Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus for hoovering off the ground and moving around freely. The apparatus includes at least four swings of fabric, including at least two of the four swings being short swings configured to support arms and at least two of the four swings being long swings configured to support legs, wherein the four swings allow a user to hover off the ground and move around freely, allowing them to twist, turn, bend, and swing their bodies with dynamic mobility. The apparatus also includes a loop associated with each end of the four swings being secured by a securing means, each loop is attached to a carabiner, that is in turn attached to a strap depending on the height required. The apparatus also includes a mat embedded in the center of at least four swings to provide shape and a soft cushion for a user's body.

In one embodiment of the present invention, at least four swings are made by folding a piece of fabric of a predefined length in half with the back side of the fabric facing up.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the fold over of the fabric from the bottom edge of the fabric is 1 cm, and then the fabric is sewn across from each end of the four swings.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the loop is secured when fed in the fabric hoop by folding over the new bottom edge at 6 cm from each end of the four swings, and two lines across the fabric are sewn to reinforce each end of the short swings and long swings.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the long swings are located as a lower set of swings and the short swings are located as an upper set of swings.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the lower set of swings, which support the legs, is 2.5 m long.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper set of swings, which support the arms, is 1.8 m long.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the mat may be a rubber mat or any cushioning material for comfort.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the fabric is a waterproof fabric. The fabric comprises expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (aka Gortex), which is one of the strongest and most durable fabrics available.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the securing means comprise a sewing mechanism that sews down the open edge of the fabric to create a tube and the fabric being turned inside out with the front side of the fabric facing up.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the sewing mechanism sews one line across, 1 cm from the edge, on both ends of the mat.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the fabric is overlapped by 5 cm and sewn together from each end of the four swings, as the measurements of the fabric distort when the loop is pulled tight.

Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a method for making a multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus for hovering off the ground and moving around freely. The method includes cutting a piece of fabric to make at least four swings, including at least two of the four swings being short swings configured to support arms and at least two of the four swings being long swings configured to support legs, wherein the four swings allow a user to hover off the ground and move around freely, allowing them to twist, turn, bend, and swing their bodies with dynamic mobility. The method also includes folding the piece of fabric of a predefined length in half with the back side of the fabric facing up to create at least four swings. The fold over of the fabric from the bottom edge of the fabric is at a predetermined length, and then the fabric is sewn across from each end of the four swings. The method also includes feeding and securing a loop associated with each end of the four swings being secured by a securing means, each loop is attached to a carabiner, that is in turn attached to a strap. The method also includes embedding a rubber mat in the center of at least four swings to provide shape and a soft cushion for a user's body.

These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.

The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:

FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus allowing a user to move around freely while hovering of the ground, according to embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein;

FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of the multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus, according to embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein;

FIG. 1C illustrates a perspective view of short swings and long swings of the multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus, according to embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein;

FIG. 1D illustrates a perspective view of loop and other attaching mechanism of the multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus, according to embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein;

FIG. 1E illustrates a perspective view of one of the four swings of the multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus, according to embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein; and

FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method for making a multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus for hovering off the ground and moving around freely, according to embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein.

The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word “may” is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments, but the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms “comprising,” “comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with “including,” “having” and “characterized by”) may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases “consisting essentially of,” consists essentially of,” and the like or the respective closed phrases “consisting of,” “consists of,” the like.

As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus 100 allowing a user to move around freely while hovering of the ground, according to embodiments of the present invention. The apparatus 100 comprises at least four swings 102 a, 102 b, 102 c, 102 d, loops 104 a-104 h, and mats 106 a-106 d, according to embodiments of the present invention.

The multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus 100 may be a new fitness product that is a cross between an aerial yoga hammock and a medical sling. The multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus 100 comprising the four swings 102 a-102 d may support the arms and legs and allow a user to move around freely while hovering off the ground. Similar to surfing, snowboarding, skiing, dance, martial arts, golf, baseball, tennis, and yoga, the user may twist, turn, bend, and swing their body with dynamic mobility.

The multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus 100 might be an exquisite therapeutic tool for individuals who are out of shape, injured, or have specific needs, in addition to sports training. The multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus 100 may be suitable for all ages and abilities, whether you are young, old, athletic, or unable to stand or walk.

According to embodiments of the present invention, at least four swings 102 a-102 d may include at least two of the four swings 102 a-102 d may be short swings 102 a, 120 b that may be configured to support arms. Further, at least two of the four swings 102 a-102 d may be long swings 102 c, 102 d configured to support legs.

At least four swings 102 a-102 d may made by folding a piece of fabric of a predefined length in half with the back side of the fabric facing up. In another embodiment of the present invention, at least four swings 102 a-102 d may made by securing and combining pieces of fabric of a predefined length. To fit over the sacrum and below the buttocks, the four swings 102 a-102 d may be 36 cm broad.

The fold over of the fabric from the bottom edge of the fabric is 1 cm, and then the fabric may be sewn across from each end of the four swings. The fabric may be a waterproof fabric.

The fabric may be made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (aka Gortex), which is one of the strongest and most durable fabrics available. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fabric of the long swings 102 c-102 d may be cut with a measurements of 264 cm×74 cm. Further, fabric of the short swings 102 a-102 b may be cut with a measurements of 194 cm×74 cm.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the long swings 102 c-102 d may be located a few feet above the ground, and the short swings 102 a-102 b may be located much higher than the long swings 102 c-102 d, as seen in FIG. 1B

According to embodiments of the present invention, a loop 104 a-104 h associated with each end of the four swings 102 a-102 d being secured by a securing means, as seen in FIG. 1D.

Each loop 104 a-104 h may be attached to a carabiner 108 a-108 d, that is in turn attached to a strap 110 a-110 b depending on the height required. A user may adjust the height of the apparatus 100 as per the type of the exercise requirement.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the securing means may comprise a sewing mechanism that sews down the open edge of the fabric to create a tube and the fabric being turned inside out with the front side of the fabric facing up. The sewing mechanism sews one line across, 1 cm from the edge, on both ends of the mat.

Furthermore, the fabric is overlapped by 5 cm and sewn together from each end of the four swings, as the measurements of the fabric distort when the loop 104 a-104 h is pulled tight. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, a paracord loop may be sewed at each end of the swings 102 a-102 d for connecting carabiners 108 and straps 110.

Referring to FIG. 1E, each of the four swings 102 a-102 d may shaped like a rectangle 112 in the center and comprises a uniform tapered rectangular cross section 114 a-114 b at each end of the rectangle 112.

The loop 104 a-104 h may be a paracord loop. Further, the loop 104 a-104 h may be cut into size of 35 cm long pieces of paracord/strap/rope.

The loop 104 a-104 h may be secured when fed in the fabric hoop by folding over the new bottom edge at 6 cm from each end of the four swings 102 a-102 d, and two lines across the fabric may be sewn to reinforce each end of the short swings 102 a-102 b and the long swings 102 c-102 d.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the long swings 102 c-102 d may be located as a lower set of swings and the short swings 102 a-102 b may be located as an upper set of swings. In one embodiment of the present invention, the lower set of swings may comprise a lower left swing and a lower right swing. In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper set of swings may comprise an upper left swing and an upper right swing.

Moreover, the lower left swing, the lower right swing, the upper left swing, the upper right swing maybe attached through the carabiner 108 to the strap 110 depending on the height required by the user.

The straps 110 may be daisy chain aerial straps attached to rock climbing carabiners 108. The daisy chain aerial straps are usually hung from the ceiling by hooks, rafters or whatever is available and strong and stable enough. Therefore, a professional builder may be recommended to consult for safety check.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the lower set of swings, which support the legs, may be 2.5 m long. In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper set of swings, which support the arms, may 1.8 m long.

Referring to FIG. 1C, the mat 106 may be embedded in the center of at least four swings 102 a-102 d to provide shape and a soft cushion for a user's body even when rolled. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mat 106 may be a rubber yoga mat of size 61×35×4 mm.

Further, the complete long swings 102 c-102 d may be of size 250 cm×36 cm. Furthermore, Further, the complete short swings 102 a-102 b may be of size 180 cm×36 cm. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, each of the mat 106 a-106 d inserted in each of the four swings 102 a-102 d maybe a rubber mat for providing shape and a soft cushion for the user's body.

In exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the adults weighing up to 220 pounds may be supported by a conventional 2×4×8 ceiling beam. It is safe to swing around, but avoid jumping with force in the multi-function freely hanging swing apparatus 100, as this may cause damage to the beams and apparatus, as well as causing you to slip and fall. Before using the multi-function freely hanging swing apparatus 100 for the first time, watch the short tutorials or seek the advice of an experienced user or a multi-function freely hung swing apparatus 100 trainer.

FIG. 2 illustrates a flowchart of a method 200 for making a multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus 100 for hovering off the ground and moving around freely, according to embodiments of the present invention.

At 202, the apparatus 100 may cut a piece of fabric to make at least four swings 102 a-102 d, including at least two of the four swings 102 a-102 d being short swings 102 a-102 b configured to support arms and at least two of the four swings 102 a-102 d being long swings 102 c-102 d configured to support legs.

At 204, the apparatus 100 may fold the piece of fabric of a predefined length in half with the back side of the fabric facing up to create at least four swings 102 a-102 d. The fold over of the fabric from the bottom edge of the fabric is at a predetermined length, and then the fabric is sewn across from each end of the four swings 102 a-102 d.

At 206, the apparatus 100 may feed and secure the loop 104 a-104 g associated with each end of the four swings 102 a-102 d being secured by a securing means, each loop is attached to the carabiner 108 a-108 d, that is in turn attached to the strap 110 a-110 b depending on the height adjustment needed by the user.

At 208, the apparatus 100 may embed the rubber mat 106 a-106 d in the center of at least four swings 102 a-102 d to provide shape and a soft cushion for the user's body.

While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. 

What is claimed:
 1. A multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus for hoovering off the ground and moving around freely, the apparatus comprising: at least four swings of fabric, including at least two of the four swings being short swings configured to support arms and at least two of the four swings being long swings configured to support legs, wherein the four swings allow a user to hover off the ground and move around freely, allowing them to twist, turn, bend, and swing their bodies with dynamic mobility; a loop associated with each end of the four swings being secured by a securing means, each loop is attached to a carabiner, that is in turn attached to a strap depending on the height required; and a mat embedded in the center of at least four swings to provide shape and a soft cushion for a user's body.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least four swings are made by folding a piece of fabric of a predefined length in half with the back side of the fabric facing up.
 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the fold over of the fabric from the bottom edge of the fabric is 1 cm, and then the fabric is sewn across from each end of the four swings.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mat is a rubber mat.
 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the loop is secured when fed in the fabric hoop by folding over the new bottom edge at 6 cm from each end of the four swings, and two lines across the fabric are sewn to reinforce each end of the short swings and long swings.
 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the long swings are located as a lower set of swings and the short swings are located as an upper set of swings.
 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the lower set of swings, which support the legs, is 2.5 m long.
 8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the upper set of swings, which support the arms, is 1.8 m long.
 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the fabric is a waterproof fabric.
 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the fabric is made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (aka Gortex), which is one of the strongest and most durable fabrics available.
 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the securing means comprise a sewing mechanism that sews down the open edge of the fabric to create a tube and the fabric being turned inside out with the front side of the fabric facing up.
 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the sewing mechanism sews one line across, 1 cm from the edge, on both ends of the mat.
 13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the fabric is overlapped by 5 cm and sewn together from each end of the four swings, as the measurements of the fabric distort when the loop is pulled tight.
 14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of the four swings is shaped like a rectangle in the center and comprises a uniform tapered rectangular cross section at each end of the rectangle.
 15. A method for making a multi-function freely suspended swing apparatus for hovering off the ground and moving around freely, the method comprising: cutting a piece of fabric to make at least four swings, including at least two of the four swings being short swings configured to support arms and at least two of the four swings being long swings configured to support legs, wherein the four swings allow a user to hover off the ground and move around freely, allowing them to twist, turn, bend, and swing their bodies with dynamic mobility; folding the piece of fabric of a predefined length in half with the back side of the fabric facing up to create at least four swings, wherein the fold over of the fabric from the bottom edge of the fabric is at a predetermined length, and then the fabric is sewn across from each end of the four swings; feeding and securing a loop associated with each end of the four swings being secured by a securing means, each loop is attached to a carabiner, that is in turn attached to a strap depending on the height required; and embedding a rubber mat in the center of at least four swings to provide shape and a soft cushion for a user's body.
 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the loop is secured when fed in the fabric hoop by folding over the new bottom edge at 6 cm from each end of the four swings, and two lines across the fabric are sewn to reinforce each end of the short swings and long swings.
 17. The method of claim 15, wherein the fabric is a waterproof fabric.
 18. The method of claim 15, the fabric comprises expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (aka Gortex), which is one of the strongest and most durable fabrics available.
 19. The method of claim 15, wherein the securing means comprise a sewing mechanism that sews down the open edge of the fabric to create a tube and the fabric being turned inside out with the front side of the fabric facing up.
 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the sewing mechanism sews one line across, 1 cm from the edge, on both ends of the mat. 